Never Underestimate The Power Of Adaptogens – Your Herbal Allies

Ask anyone and they’ll probably agree that stress is a part of life. They’re also sure to welcome ways to lessen the impact of stress on their quality of life. Stress contributes to many health concerns, and while it’s impossible to remove all stressors, it’s imperative to adjust how we respond to stress in order to lead our most vibrantly healthy lives. Increasingly, people are looking for ways to manage stress. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, a healthy diet, and working to cut out unhealthy habits are all excellent ways to improve your quality of life by protecting your mind and body from the negative effects of stress. In addition to these lifestyle tips, herbal adaptogens are a great way to enhance overall wellness.

There’s a kind of herb whose ACTUAL JOB is to protect you from stress! Enter Adaptogens.

As the name implies, adaptogens are herbs that help your body adapt! Adaptogenic herbs have been used in ancient healing systems for centuries and help to protect the body from all kinds of stress. Incorporating adaptogens into your daily routine is an easy way to combat the negative effects of stress while boosting immunity, promoting a calm mind, and nourishing your body with balanced energy.

Referred to as intelligent herbs, adaptogens are treasured for their ability to assist the body in countering physical, emotional, and environmental stressors, while promoting the body’s natural state of balance.

Imagine you move to a new city, are travelling solo, or start a new class. After trekking the feat alone, you may feel nervous or run down after some time. Then, you run into an old friend unexpectedly and they provide a sense of groundedness, home, and strength within you. Think of adaptogens as this familiar feeling friend, calling you home to yourself.

Here are four Adaptogens we can’t live without!

1. Ashwagandha – “The rooted power of a horse.”

Ayurvedic Name: Ashwagandha

Latin Name: Withania somnifera

Common Name: Winter Cherry

Also known as: Indian Ginseng

Tradition:

Ashwagandha is highly valued in the Vedic tradition as a Rasayana, or tonic, that promotes longevity and vitality.

Ashwagandha churna, or powder, is traditionally combined with boiled milk and honey to provide a nourishing tonic.

Ashwagandha’s actions parallel those of the Ginseng used in Chinese medicine.

Ashwagandha from ORGANIC INDIA is an excellent alternative to the now overharvested Ginseng, as it grows quickly and we cultivate our Ashwagandha using regenerative farming practices that heal the Earth.

Why you need it:

Ashwagandha is a powerful Ayurvedic herb that has been used for centuries to promote energy, endurance, and vitality. As an adaptogen, Ashwagandha revitalizes and ignites the body’s natural stress response and supports immune health. This herb offers powerful nutritional support to rejuvenate both mind and body while combating the negative effects of stress and supporting proper functioning of the adrenals. Ashwagandha promotes healthy brain function and normalizes energy, mood, and sleep. Our Ashwagandha is organically grown in the Bundelkhand region of India and processed in its pure, vital form.

2. Holy Basil – Tulsi “The queen of herbs”:

Tulasi, this herb’s traditional Ayurvedic name, can be broken into “Tula,” which means balance, and “Si,” which means horizontal line.

Holy Basil (Tulsi) is traditionally considered a feminine essence, symbolized by the goddess Lakshmi who could adapt to anything, just as tulsi does for the body. In the Hindu tradition, Tulsi is considered to be an earthly representation of Lakshmi who is the goddess of wealth, beauty, and prosperity.

Holy Basil (Tulsi) is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy that is celebrated in the earliest Ayurvedic texts. In India, Tulsi has a purifying presence and is traditionally grown in an earthenware pot in every family home or garden. Tulsi is honoured in various ceremonies and Tulsi stems are crafted into mala beads, traditionally used to assist in meditation and prayer. Mala beads made from Tulsi are said to confer protection, good luck, and fortune upon the wearer.

In Ayurveda, Tulsi promotes purity and lightness in the body.

Why you need it:

Holy Basil supports many systems of the body including:

Immune

Digestive

Respiratory

Holy Basil does not contain caffeine but can be naturally energizing:

Helps increase stamina

Helps increase endurance

Not stimulating

Holy Basil is the ultimate stress-protector

Uplifts mood

Helps soothe the nervous system

Intuitively gives the body what it needs to be balanced

We use 100% organic Tulsi leaves and blossoms in our unique formula to bring you this extraordinary herb in its purest form. We use the same organic blend as the base in all of our infusions.

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3. Amla – “The caretaker”

Used for thousands of years as one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine

Amalaki translates to “that which makes you pure, clean, and shining” – a testament to the purifying and rejuvenating properties of this herb

Used in Ayurvedic medicine as a rejuvenating tonic for overall health

One of the very few five-taste herbs in the world, Amla contains five (all except salty) out of the six tastes, or rasas, described by Ayurveda: sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter, and astringent. It is believed by including all six tastes into your daily diet, you can ensure your body is receiving a healthy balance of nutrients.

Why you need it: Amla acts as caretaker to the body, supporting immunity while rejuvenating and strengthening. It contains a natural source of vitamin C and helps to promote a healthy immune system, hello antioxidants! ORGANIC INDIA partners with and empowers indigenous tribal farmers in India to responsibly wildcraft Amalaki, which allows for a cycle of wellbeing and respect between our herbs, the communities we work with, and the Earth.

About ORGANIC INDIA

ORGANIC INDIA produces Tulsi teas and herbal supplements that are not only good for your body, but good for the earth. Based in India, we’re dedicated to making organic, GMO-free, vegetarian products that are created using sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible methods. Our products include teas, supplements and foods, all grown in our farmlands in northern India.

20 years ago we set out to create a herbal medicine company that was close to our hearts. Our plan was to export India’s ancient Ayurvedic medicinal wisdom, in the form of herbal formulas and supplements, to the West. Yet after witnessing the critical and toxic state of India’s agriculture, we realised that our mission would be far better served working across the supply chain ourselves, starting with the health of the land and the farmers, all the way through to the consumer. We now work with over 2000 rural family farmers to cultivate over 10,000 acres of organic farmland in India.

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